2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/30/2020· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE BRAKES ACTIVATED INDEPENDENT OF DRIVER INPUT WITHOUT WARNING, AND THE TIRES LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AFTER THE FAILURE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BACK CAUTIOUSLY TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRONCO MOTORS HYUNDAI (9250 W FAIRVIEW AVE, BOISE, ID 83704) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED INSTEAD HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,800.

• 12/29/2018· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OVER LAST MONTH MY VEHICLE RPM SHOOT WAY UP AND THE ENGINE REVS UP WHEN EXCELLERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. COULD BE A STOP LIGHT, TO MAKE A TURN OR FROM BACKING UP AND GOING INTO DRIVE. LASTS ABOUT 15-30 SECONDS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD. THERE ARE NO CHECK ENGINE OR ANY OTHER LIGHTS THAT COME ON. I HAVE TAKEN TO TWO SEPARATE SHOPS AND THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON. I CARRY SMALL CHILDREN IN MY VEHICLE AND I AM CONCERNED OF OUR SAFETY. I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE REPORTS OF PEOPLE'S VEHICLES ACCELERATING ON THEIR OWN AND CAUSING CRASHES.

• 12/27/2021· ENGINE

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with engine failure. The engine needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the engine was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

• 12/26/2017· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, OBD-II TROUBLE CODE P0087: FUEL RAIL/SYSTEM PRESSURE - TOO LOW. HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I EXPERIENCED THE SYMPTOMS OF P0087: ROUGH RUNNING, POOR ACCELERATION ON THE HIGH WAY, AND HARD STARTING.

• 12/25/2017· ENGINE

  WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY, THE SPEED AT 60~65 MPH, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 2~3 TIMES, EACH TIME JUST LASTED FEW SECONDS AND ACCELERATION PROBABLY COULD TRIGGER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.

• 12/12/2018· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

  NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET BUT ABS,ESC,DBC AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ALL ON. I HAVE LOOKED THIS UP AND IT SEEMS THIS IS HAPPENING TO MANY OF THESE VEHICLES. I'M JUST WONDERING WHY A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED, FOR ALL THESE SYSTEMS ARE SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES. I'M BRINGING MINE TO THE DEALERSHIP MONDAY BUT WAS TOLD I WOULD MORE THAN LIKELY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF THIS PROBLEM.

• 12/11/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The door latch assembly. It continues to show warning lights that my doors are still open when they are not. As well as my key fob when pressed twice, my car will not make any audible sounds. It continues to drain my power and kill my batteries. Have had my engine replaced due to engine recall. I have also had my hood latch replaced from a recall. My car sound be eligible for the door lock assembly recall. I have two children under 6 years old and safety of the door being shut properly is of the utmost importance to me. I have already taken the vehicle to the dealership and they have quoted me the problem as stated above. I can provide the quote! There is also a TSB 14-01-004-1. Which my car should be able to qualify for. Thank you.

• 12/11/2023· LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while closing the driver's and passenger's front doors, she noticed that the rubber piece covering the metal had deteriorated. The doors failed to lock while inside or outside the vehicle. The interior lights failed to turn off after closing the doors. The door ajar message was displayed. The contact was unable to view the fuel gauge. The thumb-to-touch feature was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who repaired the driver's side door. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the door actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 186,872.

• 12/11/2017· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  HOOD LATCH RECALL. I BEGAN THE PROCESS OF GETTING THE HOOD LATCH CABLE REPLACED IN AUGUST AFTER LEARNING OF THE RECALL. I FEEL THAT HYUNDAI MADE IT PURPOSEFULLY DIFFICULT FOR ME TO GET A REPLACEMENT PART. I WAS ORIGINALLY REQUESTED TO DRIVE OVER 3 HOURS TO GET TO A DEALER, AND MY REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST WENT UNANSWERED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. I WAS ASKED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR IDENTICAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION AND RECEIPTS, AND WAS GIVEN INFORMATION IN A TIMELY MANNER. AT THIS DATE, I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACING THIS PART. DUE TO MY INTERACTIONS, I BELIEVE HYUNDAI IS PURPOSEFULLY MAKING THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS PART A BURDEN ON CONSUMERS.

• 12/05/2017· ENGINE

  HYUNDAI SANTA FE ENGINE RECALL. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED EXPLANATION

• 12/04/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED, LOST POWER, AND ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT VEERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, AND WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND FAILED TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO HYUNDAI OF LONG ISLAND CITY (34-54 44TH ST, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, (718) 819-6160) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

• 11/30/2023· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the independent acceleration failure was intermittent. The contact stated that after shifting the gear shifter into park(P), the vehicle unintendedly rolled forward. The contact stated that the failure was constant, and the parking brake was activated while parking the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

• 11/29/2019· ENGINE

  WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH UP A SMALL INCLINE MY VEHICLE SEEMED TO LOSE POWER. SINCE THAT MOMENT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME WHILE AT IDLE SPEED. THE DEALERSHIP NOW BELIEVES THE ENGINE HAS FAILED AND WILL KNOW MORE AFTER FULL INVESTIGATION. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED ON PREVIOUS RECALL AND THE 'NEW' ENGINE IS EXPERIENCING FAILURE REPORTED BEFORE A RECALL WAS EVER ISSUED. SEEMS TO BE A LARGER ISSUE HERE AND THE MANUFACTURER STILL NOT BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE NOR ARE THEY ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY. THE REVIEWS ON SIMILAR EXPERIENCES MAKE IT HARD TO BELIEVE THE ISSUE WAS EVER ADDRESSED AND THE MANUFACTURER CONTINUES TO PUT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVES IN DANGER.

• 11/27/2017· ENGINE

  ON NOVEMBER 14, 2017, I BEGAN HEARING SOME KNOCKING NOISE. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE SANTA FE SPORT STALLED WITH NO WARNING. I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, WHERE PEOPLE WERE HONKING AND HAVING TO GO AROUND ME. I WAS SO SCARED. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND DECIDED TO RETURN HOME INSTEAD OF GOING TO MY ORIGINAL DESTINATION. TEN MINUTES LATER, IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE SAME THING HAPPENED, THE SANTA FE SPORT STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND GET HOME. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL INFORMATION IN THE MAIL. I LATER LEARNED THAT IT IS HYUNDAI RECALL 162. THE SANTA FE HAS ABOUT 54,000 MILES ON IT.

• 11/25/2018· ENGINEFire

  2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT CAUGHT FIRE ON 11/20/2018 ON RT81N HARRISBURG, PA. TOWED TO FAULKNER HYUNDAI WHO SAYS IT COULD TAKE UP TO 2 MONTHS FOR A HYUNDAI ENGINEER TO GET OUT TO ASSESS THE PROBLEM. CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY A KNOWN PROBLEM HAS NOT CREATED A RECALL?? THEY ARE JEOPARDIZING CUSTOMERS LIVES. WE WERE DRIVING WHEN WE HEARD NOISE, PULLED OFF AND SAW SMOKE COMING OUT. MY HUSBAND USED WATER TO PUT IT OUT.

• 11/24/2025· ENGINE

  The engine in my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T shut off suddenly while driving and would not restart. The dealership confirmed the engine is seized, has bottom-end knocking, and FAILED the BCT (bearing clearance test). Hyundai denied assistance claiming ‘maintenance neglect,’ but the mechanical failure is consistent with known Hyundai GDI engine defects. This presents a serious safety hazard because the vehicle lost power unexpectedly while in motion and could have caused a crash.

• 11/22/2023· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• 11/21/2023· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an unknown dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the dealer charged a fee for the diagnostic testing. The contact declined to pay the fee and towed the vehicle to her residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, who informed the contact that there was sludge in the engine and charged a fee for additional diagnostic tests. The contact declined to pay the fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

• 11/20/2023· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• 11/20/2023· FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ENGINE

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact observed a gasoline odor. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence and inspected. The contact's husband observed gas around the fuel pump and condensation underneath the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pressure pump line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,000.

• 11/19/2017· ENGINE

  THERE S A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE ITS KNOCKING TOOK IT IN ON RECALL SERVICE @ TEXASN HYUNDAI IN ROSENBURG TEXAS SERVICE REPORED THE SUV WAS OK THE CAR BROKE DOWN IN BYRAN TEXAS AND IS LOCATED @ BRAZOS VALLEY IMPORTS PHONE NUMBER IS 979=776-7600 MY NUMBER IS 8322025474 P S NEED CAR BROUGHT CLOSER TO MY HOME IN HOUSTON TEXAS 77033 .

• 11/16/2023· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the brake warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he parked the vehicle and inspected the brake fluid level. The contact noticed that the brake fluid level was low. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• 11/16/2018· ENGINE

  2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE IS EATING OVER 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY THOUSAND MILES. CAR HAS 150000 ALL HIGHWAY MILES. PCV WAS REPLACED AND DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. CASE WORKER WAS VERY RUDE AND CUT ME OFF AFTER THEY SAID THEY WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP ME OUT. I DRIVE 900 MILE TO TAKE CARE OF ELDERLY FATHER AND NO LONGER TRUST THIS CAR. I STILL OWE MONEY ON IT AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I'M SURE THIS IS ONE THAT HAS METAL SHAVINGS IN THE ENGINE.HYUNDAI REFUSED TO EVEN CHECK IT OUT. SHAME ON YOU HYUNDAI!

• 11/14/2023· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• 11/13/2023· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available

• 11/13/2017· POWER TRAIN

  REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED

• 11/12/2021· ENGINE

  The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle required frequent oil top up. The contact's daughter had taken the vehicle to the dealer where she was informed that the engine needed to be taken apart to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. He was then referred to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

• 11/10/2018· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

  ABS SENSORS GOING BAD ON THESE MODELS. HAPPEND TODAY WHEN I WAS JUST SITTING WITH SUV RUNNING. GOT A C1209 BAD RIGHT REAR SENSOR, READ UP ON IT AND MORE PEOPLE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE FAILURES WITH THIS. SOME STATED THEY GOT RECALLS DEPENDING ON WHERE THEY LIVE AND OTHERS DIDN'T.

• 11/08/2018· STEERING

  WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH THE CAR IS UNSTABLE. IT CONSISTENTLY SWERVES TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT FORCING THE DRIVER TO CONSTANTLY ADJUST THE STEERING. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT MODE THE STEERING IS IN. IT DOES IT IN ALL THREE MODES. IT FEELS UNSAFE AND UNSETTLING.

• 11/06/2020· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V520000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 11/06/2018· ENGINE

  ENGINE WEARS AND SEIZES (17V226000); ENGINE SEIZED GOING ALMOST OVER 85 MPH ON THE I 75 IN ATLANTA.

• 10/31/2018· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEFire

  I WAS DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON A FREEWAY TO PICK UP MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. MY CAR ENGINE COMPLETELY DIED/STALLED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH. AS SOON AS I TRIED TO GET INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I GRABBED MY PURSE WHICH WAS ON THE PASSENGER SEAT NEXT TO ME, AND I EXITED THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY . AS SOON AS I EXITED THE VEHICLE, THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND FRONT OF MY CAR WAS IN FLAMES. THE FIREMAN ARRIVED ON THE SCENE WITHIN 5-10 MINUTES, BUT BY THE TIME THEY HAD GOTTEN THE FIRE OUT, MY ENTIRE CAR WAS TOTALED. I HAD A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING A YEAR AGO, I TOOK MY CAR INTO SACRAMENTO HYUNDAI WHERE THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD FIXED IT, ALONG WITH MULTIPLE OTHER RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE THAT I WAS UNAWARE OF. NOW, A YEAR LATER AFTER HYUNDAI SAID THEY FIXED MY RECALLS, MY CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING, BUT THIS TIME THE ENTIRE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WITH IT, AND THE ENTIRE CAR IS TOTALED. IT WAS THE SCARIEST, MOST TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE I'VE EVER BEEN THROUGH. IF I DID NOT EXIT THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY, I MIGHT NOT HAVE MADE IT OUT SAFELY.

• 10/26/2023· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• 10/26/2017· ENGINE

  I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE I80 20 MILES WEST OF LINCOLN, NE AT APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH. I HEARD A NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AND IT LOCKED UP IMMEDIATELY, THE TACHOMETER DROPPED TO 0 RPM AND I LOST POWER STEERING. THIS VEHICLE HAD ALREADY HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED FOR THE KNOWN ENGINE LOCKING ISSUE. WITHOUT SOME QUICK REACTION THERE VERY EASILY COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERE INJURIES.

• 10/25/2025· ENGINE

  Number 4 piston developed a hole in it. Also the engine has been going through a lot of oil

• 10/24/2023· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• 10/22/2017· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  MY 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T IS ON THE REXALLL LIST FOR ENGINE PROBLEMS; IT WAS AT DEALER LAST WEEK WHER THEY CHANGED OUT FUEL PUMP & SUPPOSEDLY CORRECTED AN ISSUE W METAL DEBRIS IN OIL GOING TO ENGINE. HAD PROBLEMS LESS THAN 48 HOURS LATER; WAS TOLD I COULD BRING IT IN OR TAKE TO GET BATTERY TESTED. NOW, 48 HOURS AFTER THAT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I BELIEVE THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS THIS IS PART OF THE RECALL ON THIS MODEL. IT DOESN'T SOUND OR FEEL RIGHT COMPARED TO YOU HOW IT WAS DRIVING A MONTH AGO WHEN I PURCHASED USED WITH 36K MILES.

• 10/17/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH a knocking noise was present coming from the engine compartment, the check engine light had illuminated and the vehicle's speed suddenly reduced to under 30 MPH. The vehicle was later driven to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 166,000.

• 10/14/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle intermittently lost automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, and the starter was replaced. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an unknown NHTSA Campaign. The local dealer was contacted; however, it was unclear if the vehicle had been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the same local independent mechanic, where the alternator was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000

• 10/08/2018· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEFire

  ON OCTOBER 7TH 2018 WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY MY HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT TURBO BEGAN TO MAKE NOISES IN THE ENGINE (NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON) THEN SUDDENLY THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. I COASTED TO THE SHOULDER AND FOUND SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD I FOUND THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CAR COMPLETELY BURNED OUT WHILE AWAITING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

• 10/08/2017· POWER TRAIN

  ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER WHILE IN MOTION. IT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING 55MPH, IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, AS WELL AS JUST SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. EVERY OTHER TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES THEN GOES OFF, ON/OFF, ON/OFF ETC... AND JUST AS OFTEN AS THE LIGHTS CHANGES THE SHIFTING IT'S EXTREMELY HARD WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THEN THE VERY NEXT DAY, IT RUNS PERFECTLY FINE. HOWEVER, IT REACHES EXTREMELY HIGH RPM'S BEFORE SHIFTING. WHEN IT DOES THAT, IT LITERALLY FEELS LIKE THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR IS GOING TO FALL OUT FROM UNDERNEATH. MAYBE PURE COINCIDENCE BUT NONE OF THIS STARTED UNTIL I HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL NOTIFICATIONS. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHEN IT HAPPENED AND THEY SAID NOTHING THEY DID WOULD HAVE CAUSED ANY OF THIS TO HAPPEN. AND OF COURSE, WHEN YOU TAKE IT TO HAVE SOMEONE LOOK AT IT, IT NEVER RUNS "OTHER THAN NORMAL". THE VEHICLE IS ONLY GOING ON ALMOST 5 YRS OLD, AND HAS 68,530 MILES.

• 10/05/2018· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

  I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS RANDOMLY WITH THE VEHICLE STALLING OR TURNING OFF WHILE AT A LIGHT OR GOING SLOW. I HAVE TO RESTART VEHICLE AND WHEN I DO IT'S LIKE IT CAN NOT ACCELERATE AND IT VIBRATES OR IS BUMPY. I FEEL AT DANGER NEVER KNOWING WHEN THIS CAN HAPPEN LUCKILY I HAVE NOT BEEN SMASHED INTO YET THANK GOD CONSIDERING I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS CONCERN AND HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY THE HYUNDAI DEALER AND THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG. I AM VERY UPSET WITH THE PROBLEM AND HYUNDAI NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT EXCEPT OFFERING ME A FREE APPRAISAL FOR A TURN IN:-( THIS IS HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE I WILL NEVER BUY A HYUNDAI AGAIN AND WILL ADVISE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF THIS PROBLEM.

• 10/05/2017· POWER TRAIN

  MADE A LEFT TURN WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITION (ENTER THE TURN FROM A COMPLETE STOP AND ACCELERATING TO ABOUT 15 MPH). A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, WHILE IN THE TURN, FOLLOWED BY A BRIEF VIBRATION. I MADE AN IMMEDIATE RIGHT TURN ON TO A NEARBY SIDE STREET AND FELT THE VIBRATION AGAIN, BUT NO NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A SAFE LOCATION A FEW HUNDRED FEET FROM WHERE THE INITIAL NOISE WAS HEARD. UPON LOOKING AT AND THEN UNDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE A BLACKISH/GRAY FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE AREA OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED AND A TOW TRUCK RESPONDED WITHIN AN HOUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A NEAR BY HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. THE DAY AFTER THE INCIDENT A SERVICE MANAGER FROM THE DEALERSHIP CALLED ME AND REPORTED THAT THE HOUSING FOR THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CRACKED. THE DIFFERENTIAL WILL BE REPLACED AND COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

• 10/03/2018· POWER TRAIN

  2 WEEKS AGO MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME PASSING THRU A NEIGHBORING SUBDIVISION AT AROUND 25-30 MPH. AS SHE WAS TURNING SHE HEARD A LOUD POP FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. SHE FIRST THOUGHT IS WAS A TIRE BLOWN. AFTER INSPECTING SHE NOTICED FLUID COMING OUT REAR OF VEHICLE. SHE PROMPTLY DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A FRIENDS HOUSE JUST UP THE ROAD WHOM IS A MECHANIC. AFTER INSPECTION HE SENT ME PICTURES OF THE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING AND IT WAS COMPLETELY CRACKED IN HALF. CAR WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIR WHERE WE FOUND OUT THAT THE 10/100K MY POWER TRAIN WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID FOR THE FIRST OWNER. THAT IS A LOAD OF CRAP AND A PATHETIC WAY FOR MANUFACTURERS TO GIVE THESE WARRANTIES OUT WITHOUT HAVING TO COVER THE FULL TERM, AS MOST PEOPLE TRADE EVERY 50-60K MILES, OR LESS. THE 10/100K WARRANTY WAS SOLD ON THE CAR BUT ENDED WITH A NEW OWNER AT 32K ON THE ODOMETER, NOW AT JUST OVER 60K MAJOR FAILURE. THIS SEEMS A LITTLE UNJUST TO ME. NOW LUCKILY WE DID HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR ( TOYOTA OF GREENVILLE, AWESOME PEOPLE) AND THEY UNLIKE HYUNDAI ARE DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES TO KEEP US HAPPY AND ENSURE OUR VEHICLE GETS FIXED IN A TIMELY MANNER. SO IN SHORT, I WILL NEVER BY ANOTHER HYUNDAI AGAIN AFTER THEIR UNWILLINGNESS TO TAKE THIS GROSS AND POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WITH ANY CONCERN OR SERIOUNESS AND HIDE BEHIND SOME CLAUS THAT BASICALLY SAYS THAT THEIR SPOKEN 10YR/100K WARRANTY IS WORTHLESS !!!!

• 10/03/2018· ENGINE

  WHILE DRIVING MYSELF AND MY 3 YEAR OLD SON ON THE FREEWAY HEADED TO DROP HIM OFF AT THE SITTER PRIOR TO GOING TO WORK I LET OFF MY GAS WHILE DRIVING A GOOD 65MPH AND MY CAR CONTINUED TO DRIVE WHILE MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE PEDAL TO ACCELERATE NOT ONLY WAS MY CAR DRIVING ON ITS OWN AS IF IT WERE IN CRUSE CONTROL BUT MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT AT THE SAME TIME THIS WAS OCCURRING. RIGHT AWAY I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION (I HAD A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WITH TRANSMISSION ISSUES PREVIOUSLY) HOWEVER I THEN REMEMBERED THERE WAS A RECALL FROM LAST YEAR REGARDING THE ENGINE WHAT THEY CALLED ?ENGINE SEIZURES? IN WHICH HYUNDAI DID NOT HAVE A ?REMEDY? FOR AT THAT TIME (REFERENCE#: 10312381 DATED 6/9/17) WAS MY INITIAL CASE TO HYUNDAI SO I?VE NOW CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AGAIN THIS MORNING (REF# 11650656 10/3/2108) AND I?VE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH HYUNDAI SERVICE DEPARTMENT @ 8:45AM TRACY CA FOR 10/4/2018 FOR THEM TO HOPEFULLY HAVE A ?REMEDY? THAT COULD POTENTIALLY SAVE LIVES. MY CAR HAS 56K MILES AND MY WARRANTY IS UP AT 60K MILES. I AM FEARFUL FOR OTHERS AS WELL AS PARENT AND CONCERNED FINANCIALLY FOR WHAT?S TO POSSIBLY COME IF I DON?T RECIEVE THE ADEQUATE ASSISTANCE. PLEASE HELP -[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM

• 10/02/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, several warning lights illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle several times, the warning lights turned off. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 172,000.

• 10/02/2018· STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEFire

  ON JULY 26, 2018 VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND ENGINE BEGAN SMOKING AND EMITTING FLAMES. CAR WAS IN MOTION AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TUNNEL ON COLORADO INTERSTATE 70 WITH NO PULL OFF SPACE. CARS BEHIND REPORTED FLAMES FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. WE WERE ABLE TO EXIT WITHOUT BEING HARMED BUT INHALED HORRIBLE SMELLING FUMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO KEEP THE ENGINE FROM CONTINUING TO FLAME AND SMOKE. TOWED OFF INTERSTATE TO SAFE AREA WHERE THEY CONTINUED TO MONITOR VEHICLE FOR CONTINUING SMOKING AND FLAMING.

• 10/01/2018· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEFire

  TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, TWO WEEKS AGO MY 2013 HYUNDAI SANTAFE SPORT TURBO (WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN 2013) EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE STALL AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FIRE THAT HAS CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE, BUT NOT BEFORE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE HAD BEEN CAUSED. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO MY LOCAL AUTO SHOP AND THEY HAVE QUOTED THE DAMAGE IN EXCESS OF $2,000 AND INDICATED THAT THEY BELIEVED THE FIRE WAS DUE TO A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UPON DOING SOME QUICK RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, IT SEEMS THAT MY EXPERIENCE IS NOT UNCOMMON. I SEE THAT AN OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED IN JULY 2018, YET THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL YET. IF A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED, I WOULD NOT HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS LOSS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT COURSE OF ACTION I SHOULD BE TAKING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE.

• 09/25/2018· ENGINE

  GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES AN HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS DOWN. AFTER COASTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR TO WHICH IT TURNED OVER BUT WAS KNOCKING SO I IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN THE CAR AND CALLED A TOWING COMPANY BUT I WAS 300 MILES AWAY FROM HOME ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURED. AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE HOME AND TAKING IT TO THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT IT FIT THE CRITERIA OF A RECALL 17V226000 NHTSA HOWEVER IF THERE WAS ANY SIGN OF SLUDGE IN THE MOTOR DURING INSPECTION THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE OR FIX THE ISSUE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THE ONLY FIX THEY OFFERED FOR THE RECALL WAS TO CHANGE THE OIL AND FILTERS IF THE CAR WASNT EXPERIENCING THE KNOCKING NOISE. I JUST HAD MY CAR OIL CHANGED AND FILTER CHANGED 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE INCIDENT AND HAVE TRAVELED LESS THAN 1500 MILES. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 90600K MILES.

• 09/24/2024· ENGINE

  The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound while decelerating. The contact stated that 6,000 miles before the failure, there was an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that piston #3 was blown. The vehicle was not repaired due to the warranty being expired. The contact was advised by the local dealer that the failure was related to Technical Service Bulletins: 22-EM-001H-1 and 22-EM-002H-1. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.